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nelaaney

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The student nurse has assisted with providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the following statements made by the client would suggest that further instruction is needed?
 
  A) I will get the pneumococcal vaccine every fall.
  B) I will get the pneumococcal vaccine as soon as I recover from this pneumonia.
  C) I will get the influenza vaccine every year.
  D) I can't get the influenza vaccine due to my allergy to eggs.

Question 2

An older patient with osteoarthritis is prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. What should the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
 
  1. Excessive acetaminophen can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
  2. Taking acetaminophen around-the-clock will slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
  3. Acetaminophen cannot be used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
  4. The maximum amount of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 grams in a 24-hour period.


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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Gastrointestinal irritation is associated with NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen.


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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